Santana shook her head.Β βI would never judge. Sometimes an adult just needs a beverage to help take the edge off or whatever.β She smiled with a shrug.Β βI do agree. That is why I am here too. Just getting an after work glass of wine.β
βSomeone of a like mind and ritual. How have we not shared a bottle before?β she teased lightly with a friendly smile. βI am a firm believer in shedding the work day and enjoying oneself after that sort of stress and responsibility. Within reason.β Even when unwinding, she was still careful, and she was glad to see others be the same.
His wife had disappeared without a word. It was his own fault, he knew that, he was reminding himself of that fact the entire trip down to the sweltering Hell that was Florida. But she was worth it, the woman that heβd driven away and he really did love. As much as heβd fucked things up, he knew that he had to try and get her back. And he did know his wife enough to know where to try to start finding her. He knew about her degree, he knew about her passion. All that mattered was that he successfully found her and was able to take her home with him. Carver planned to stay until he achieved just that.
βMy wife disappeared. It made me start thinking that I might have said and done some things without thinking through the consequences. That I wouldnβt be able to go home without you. I want you to come home. With me. β It wouldnβt be that easy, he knew it, but he was willing to put in the work.
She was quite glad, for a moment, that heβd turned up now rather than few months down the line. As it was she was just starting to show and it could still be hidden with a loose top. When he started to speak it brought her out of her shock and she continued packing her bag keeping an eye on him as she did.
βYour wife didnβt disappear,β She scoffed.Β βI came home, Elmerton is and always has been my home. Itβs where my family is, not New York. Look if this is about the divorce papers I will sign them, Iβve just been busy.βΒ
It didnβt make much of a difference when he showed up, her doctor had been a little loose-lipped. His gaze narrowed as he watched her, he knew, and he couldnβt believe it. Yes, it was half the reason that he had come to her, to bring her back home. However, he knew that itβd take some time before she agreed to such a thing. Which was why heβd taken some time off to try and convince her.Β
βYou still disappeared. With my child, apparently. Guess you didnβt give your forward address to the doctor.β Carver licked his lips, taking a step forward.Β βThe papers donβt matter anymore. I wonβt let this child be raised in a divided home.β He wasnβt begging yet, but he might have to start groveling soon.Β βI made so many mistakes, but I want a fresh start with you.βΒ
A night out with her husband sounded like a good plan. Theyβd both been so busy, and sheβd even tried to keep certain meetings to when he was working. Serena couldnβt even remember the last time they had a night to themselves. Her parents were gracious enough to take the kids for the night, so it was just her and Dylan. But as she made her way inside the house, she was met with a far different sight than she was expecting.Β βI take it weβre staying in tonight?β she teased as she went to pour herself a drink after kicking her heels off. It was moments like this that made her love him, she just wished that it was stronger than the love sheβd had for Aaron.Β βYou do give the best surprises.β
memphis found himself at the cave bar after work once again. he was sure katrina needed his company and he wasnβt ready to go home just yet. memphis knew the cats would be alright alone for another couple of hours. they were cats after all.Β βno judgment hereβ he said smiling at the red headed woman. the media was the only reason he was able to recognize the woman sitting next to him. it looked like today was a long day for her. memphis was sure that being the mayor wasnβt all that easy.Β βit definitely is. cheers, mayor mcnamara.β he said raising his his glass.
He was an interesting seeming man, and she was amused by his mirth and attitude. Especially since she began to remember how she recognized him.Β β Cheers, β she replied, raising her glass to tap against his. β Memphis, correct? I remember the stir that your bakery started. Iβm a very big fan of your work. Not that I myself have tried it, β Serena quickly added with a discreet wink. It just wouldnβt do if she was known to have more vices. There were appearances to be kept. β I believe that I should buy you a drink. Itβs a shame I never had the chance to do so before now. But I am curious what other interesting recipes youβve been working on. β
β anyone know what stupidity these balloons were set up for? it must dieβ¦thereβs confetti in that, β she said as the balloon exploded and a rain of confetti landed on her lap. well, it was decorative. her lips twitched some as she thought of what she might say if it happened at homeβ¦with riley and kayla. perhaps sheβd take a few home with her. they wouldnβt be missed. β pretty sure the decorator robbed a balloon factory. β
β No, I. . .I donβt. Is there a law in this town against murdering balloons? β A chuckle escaped as he watched her, and the confetti that came pouring down. She was entertaining, heβd give her that much. β Is there a balloon factory here? I really havenβt gotten out much, it seems. β And he hadnβt. Most of his time had been spent at home, the bar, and taking trips back to his fiancee as she finished up so that she could join him there. β Are you planning on murdering all of them? I think youβre going to make somebodyβs job harder. β
βYou know Iβm more an enabler than a judge, so cheers to that.βΒ Needless to say, the mention of her husband always brought a bittersweet feeling on him. With time, they had became friends, but he couldnβt help to be jealous of him having Serena officially βeven when Aaron knew he was the one at fault in this situation. Public meetings were their go-to scenarios to keep up appearances, and after all these years, he had learned to manage his impulse of doing something stupid when there were people watching. βHey, you work your ass off and gotta deal with lots of shit daily, you more than anyone deserve this drink. Anyone who disagrees can meet my fists.β
β This is true. You always were a bad influence, β came her teasing reply. The moment she mentioned her husband, Serena regretted it. Upsetting him or reminding him of the fact that they could never truly be together again, it wasnβt something that sit well with either of them. Did she love her husband? Yes. But Aaron was her first love, the one that she could never let go of. β Truer words were never spoken. I do appreciate the assistance. Have you considered a career as a bodyguard? β With a wink, she took another long drink from her glass. Seemingly innocent and friendly chats in public were all the could have. At least while she still looked like herself. But she hadnβt felt like putting on a disguise, to try and steal a moment of sweetness with him. Perhaps they could have that in private. β Would you like another? β she asked, setting her empty glass on the bar and motioning the bartender over.
βAh, but Iβm in no position to judge, Mayor McNamara,β she told Serena with a brilliant smile gracing her lips and a champagne flute dangling from her hand. Scarlett herself had done much worse deeds, committed much darker sins. It was all in the past, however. Well, at least as far as the rest of world was concerned. βBesides, I would never dream of judging you. No one deserves it, if not you,β she settled her gaze on the other woman. βIt takes nerves of steel to run a town, doesnβt it.β
β You seem to know more about it than I thought you might. Iβm slightly ashamed that you know my name but yours is eluding me at the moment. βHer dazzling smile was returned as Serena held her own delicate glass between her fingers. β Were you expecting company? Or would you settle for a new friend? Acquaintance, β the redhead amended, not wanting to seem too presumptuous. No need to scare off potential new friends.
βOh I wouldnβt dream of doing anything of the sort Madam Mayor.β Lizzie said with a small smirk as she held on to her own, sadly non-alcoholic, drink. Sheβd honestly not meant to stare, if anything it was half a daydream that the other womanβs words had brought her out of.Β βIβd say youβre well within your rights to enjoy a drink.β
β Then I believe I owe you a drink. For your forgiving and non-judgmental nature, β the mayor cooed as she joined the secretly expecting woman. β I appreciate the company of anyone that doesnβt make me feel like I shouldnβt be able to enjoy the same things as every other wonderful person in this town. β A smile graced her red-stained lips as she brought the glass to them once more.Β
β° the unworthy mun was here β± hey, guess who i just saw at TOWN HALL? SERENA McNAMARA! donβt they look good for 39 years old? they have lived here for ALL THEIR LIFE and ARE the MAYOR. they view the increase in tourism as POSITIVE and LIKE the retirees who moved here. a pinterest board of them would include TIGHT PENCIL SKIRTS, MANICURED NAILS CLICKING ON A DARK DESK, FRIENDLY SMILE WITH DEAD EYES. β° Rebecca Ferguson β female β she/her β±
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full name: Serena Anne McNamara
nicknames: Annie, Ser, Madam Mayor
date of birth (age): 06/16 - 39 years old
zodiac: Gemini
label(s): Adulteress, Diva
hometown: Elemerton, Florida
currently resides: Elmerton, Florida
sexuality: Bisexual
exes: Aaron Stein
significant other: husband (( open ))
kids: Serenity Hope McNamara; Dylan McNamara Jr. ; David McNamara
parents: (( open )) mother & father
siblings: none
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occupation: Mayor of Elmerton
education/degrees: bachelorβs degree, masterβs degree (( political science & business ))
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height: 5β² 6β³
weight: 130 pounds
hair color: red
eye color: blue
prominent features: freckles
body type: slim curves
personal style: conservative seductress
body mods: pierced ears, small tattoo on her right hip
scars/birthmarks: faint scar on her right knee, small birthmark on her left inner thigh
feature liked most: breasts
feature liked least: scrawny ankles
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general: good health, not too many issues
diseases/conditions: high blood pressure, migraines, anxiety disorder
previously: none
on medication for: anxiety
Serena has never told her husband about the affair with Aaron, that theyβd dated and she still loved him. Never did she say how her mother had forced them apart and her to marry him. And she definitely never told him that Serenity was Aaronβs daughter or that she never could stop loving and seeing Aaron. While she did come to love her husband, and never wants to lose him, she canβt stop the feelings sheβs always had for Aaron and she hates how much she forces him to hide their relationship. But with her position as mayor, she canβt afford the scandal. She will do whatever it takes to keep her secrets hidden and her two lives separate for as long as possible.
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fears: that her husband will find out about Aaron and that Serenity is Aaronβs biological daughter. Herpetophobia.
positive traits: Caring, Eloquent, Strategic, Logical, Intelligent, Driven, Passionate, Diplomatic
negative traits: Deceitful, Secretive, Manipulative
nervous ticks: Drumming her fingernails on her desk, Tapping her heel on the carpet to the tune in her head
pet peeves: Nosy people, The toilet paper being put on the wrong way, Toothpaste on the sink
Lizzie loved teaching, almost as much as she loved the chance to pursue her own research. Getting to be a lecturer meant she could do both and although she was still relatively new to the university she was settling in well. Her time management had not improved though so she was very quickly packing up her things in an effort to leave the lecture hall. All the students were gone so when she heard footsteps she presumed it was the next teacher coming in. βGive me two minutes and I will be out of your hair I promise I-β
Her words trailed off as she looked up spotting who was at the door. Carver was the last person she expected to see and it showed on her face. βCarver? What on Earth are you doing here?β
His wife had disappeared without a word. It was his own fault, he knew that, he was reminding himself of that fact the entire trip down to the sweltering Hell that was Florida. But she was worth it, the woman that heβd driven away and he really did love. As much as heβd fucked things up, he knew that he had to try and get her back. And he did know his wife enough to know where to try to start finding her. He knew about her degree, he knew about her passion. All that mattered was that he successfully found her and was able to take her home with him. Carver planned to stay until he achieved just that.
β My wife disappeared. It made me start thinking that I might have said and done some things without thinking through the consequences. That I wouldnβt be able to go home without you. I want you to come home. With me. β It wouldnβt be that easy, he knew it, but he was willing to put in the work.
β Please donβt judge the slight vice. Iβm off the clock and my children are safe at home with my husband. β Of course she knew that she was never really off the clock. Having a glass of wine at the bar, it could be used in unsavory ways later. But she deserved a drink, and it wasnβt the worst thing sheβd done. Years of keeping up appearances was exhausting, and every once in a while, she liked to relax. Besides, what better way was there to get to know the inhabitants of her beloved town? Even if she was anticipating a judgemental call from her mother later. β One drink after work is a deserved reward, donβt you agree? β
